On November 1 in history, the Mackinac Bridge opened, the Detroit–Windsor Tunnel was dedicated, and Seabiscuit defeated War Admiral. (READ MORE)
October 23 in History: The Smurfs Debut, Beirut Barracks Bombed & Apple Introduces the iPod
On October 23 in history, women marched for voting rights, the Smurfs debuted, Beirut’s military barracks were bombed, and Apple introduced the iPod. (READ MORE)
October 20 in History: Bigfoot Caught on Film, Sydney Opera House Opens & a Michigan Man Survives Niagara Falls
On October 20 in history, the Louisiana Purchase was approved, Bigfoot was reportedly filmed, the Sydney Opera House opened, and a Michigan man survived Niagara Falls. (READ MORE)
October 19 in History: Yorktown Victory, Blockbuster Opens & the Louvre Jewel Heist
On October 19 in history, Britain surrendered at Yorktown, Blockbuster opened its first store, Black Monday rocked Wall Street, and thieves robbed the Louvre. (READ MORE)
September 8 in History: Galveston Hurricane, “Star Trek” Debuts & Queen Elizabeth II Dies
On September 8 in history, the Galveston hurricane devastated Texas, Star Trek debuted on television, Mark McGwire broke Roger Maris’ record, and Queen Elizabeth II died. (READ MORE)
September 7 in History: Electronic TV Arrives, a Michigan “Spaceman” Soars & ESPN Debuts
On September 7 in history, Uncle Sam became a symbol of America, electronic television was demonstrated, Michigan’s Iven Kincheloe set an altitude record, and ESPN debuted. (READ MORE)
August 29 in History: Goodyear Is Founded, The Beatles’ Final Concert & Hurricane Katrina
On August 29 in history, Goodyear was founded, the Beatles played their final ticketed concert, Netflix was founded, and Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast. (READ MORE)